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James B. Longacre

American engraver (1794-1869) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 74

James Barton Longacre was an American portraitist and engraver, and the fourth chief engraver of the United States Mint from 1844 until his death.

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Longacre is best known for designing the Indian Head cent, which entered commerce in 1859, and for the designs of the Shield nickel, Flying Eagle cent and other coins of the mid-19th century.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1794 to 1869 · aged 74